1. 7 Main Nutients
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2. 7 Main Nutrients and functions
Energy Producers:
1.Carbohydrates – energy
2.Fats – Energy, insulation and protection
3.Protein – Build and repair body tissues
7 Main Nutrients and functions

3. 7 Main Nutrients and functions
Non- energy producers
1.Vitamins – metabolic functions
2.Minerals – become part of the body
3.Water – hydration
4.Fiber – good digestion health
7 Main Nutrients and functions

4. How are foods sorted into groups?
By the nutrient in the largest quantity
How are foods sorted into groups?

5. Grains Color – Orange Nutrient – carbohydrates Serving size – 6 oz.
Tips – make half your grains whole

6. Vegetables Color - green Nutrient – vitamins and minerals
Serving – 2 ½ cups
Tips – eat a variety of colors
Vegetables

7. Fruits Color – red Nutrient – vitamins and minerals Serving – 2 cups
Tips – eat the fruit rather than
juices.
Fruits

8. Dairy Color – blue Nutrient – Calcium Serving – 3 cups
Tips – Go low fat or fat
free.
Dairy

9. Proteins Color – Purple Nutrient – protein Serving – 5 ½ oz.
Tips – choose lean meats
Proteins

10. Fat
Tips – use oils instead of solid fats
Oils

11. What is the difference between fats and oils?
Fats – solid at room temp. Tend to be saturated.
Oils – liquid at room temp. Tend to be mono- unsaturated.
What is the difference between fats and oils?

12. Physical Activity - Kids – need 60 minutes per day
Adolescents – 60 minutes per day
Adults – minutes a day
Physical Activity -

13. The History of the Plate

14. The larger the plate the more we tend to eat
The larger the plate the more we tend to eat. The correct plate size is 9 inches
Plate size?

15. What does an average American adult diet look like?
2,000 calories for MyPlate
Grain – 6 oz.
Vegetables – 2 ½ c.
Fruit – 2 c.
Dairy – 3 c.
Protein – 5 ½ oz.
What does an average American adult diet look like?